PYMNTS
JUNE 26, 2019
In a ban that would be the first of its kind to go into effect in the United States, San Francisco has voted to prohibit the sale of eCigarettes. While the law is reportedly geared toward all eCigarette firms, the report noted that the legislation “has to feel personal” for San Francisco-based Juul Labs Inc.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Twenty, 10, even six years ago, most (if any) had neither the technological capability nor the foresight to imagine the future of the homeshare and vacation rental industry. Airbnb eventually sort of settled with San Francisco back in 2015 — though it turned out to not be enough — and said it would better police its platform.
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PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Afresh Technologies has raised $13 million in a Series A extension round to expand its fresh food management technology that helps grocers reduce food waste. The round was led by Food Retail Ventures and joined by existing investors Innovation Endeavors , Maersk Growth , and Baseline Ventures.
PYMNTS
MARCH 11, 2019
But interest in this technology is not limited to the food and beverage space, and is gaining traction in many different verticals. Retailers are becoming more interested in omnichannel offerings: The PYMNTS mPOS Tracker found that 67 percent of those surveyed listed it as a priority for this year.
PYMNTS
JUNE 15, 2017
Momentum Machines introduced its fully autonomous burger bot in 2012, and now, with news of an $18 million venture capital funding round , it’s one step closer to opening its flagship San Francisco restaurant based around the prototype, which has been in the works since June of last year. Whenever it finally comes to fruition.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 31, 2017
Like a scene right out of “The Jetsons,” patrons at Cafe X, a new coffee shop in San Francisco, can have their cup of joe served up to them by a robot. Yes, an actual robot.
PYMNTS
MARCH 25, 2019
To help meet customer expectations in the digital age, retailers have to know who their shoppers are and what they want. While eTailers already have this information about consumers, brick-and-mortar retailers don’t have this in-depth knowledge. They can also help capture the ages, genders and emotions (in some cases) of shoppers.
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